By Dr Husham Al-Shather
16.02.24
Pain medicine
An in-depth exploration of fibromyalgia: part 1
According to a recent study in Scotland, it was found that about 5% of the Scottish people would receive a positive diagnosis for fibromyalgia using the criteria set by the American College of Rheumatology. Extrapolating this data to the UK's population, it is estimated that roughly 3 million people in the country are currently coping with the challenges of fibromyalgia. In the first article of a two-part series, leading consultant in pain medicine Dr Husham Al-Shather explores fibromyalgia, explaining triggers and misconceptions about the condition.